Teams built on equity, diversity and respect enable stronger innovation, greater creativity and happier people. These factors are critical to solving society's serious problems. At AIBN we strive to embed these principles at all levels to benefit our staff and students. It is integral to our culture, our values and the way we do business.
One of the AIBN’s keys to success - and proudest achievements - is our truly diverse team.
We are a melting pot of people from different cultures, ages, genders and backgrounds who welcome diversity of thought, ideas and approaches.
With more than 75% of our team under 30 and more than 50% women, we walk our talk on diversity.
Our diverse mix of cultures, approaches, and experiences creates a highly energetic, entrepreneurial and exciting atmosphere, which supports each other and the development of creative solutions.
We not only support this diverse community but actively encourage it.
What does diversity mean at AIBN?
It means inclusivity. We value all people including women, people with disability, people who are from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people from other marginalised groups.
By creating an environment where the principles of equity, diversity and respect are embedded, we enable ideas to flourish, people from all backgrounds to feel valued and to nurture the next generation of scientists.
To help achieve this and address any imbalance in diversity across the Institute, AIBN has established the Gender, Equity and Diversity Commission, to develop and implement initiatives around equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
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Gender Equity and Diversity Commission
By creating an environment where the principles of equity, diversity and respect are embedded, we can enable ideas to flourish, people from all backgrounds to feel valued and to nurture the next generation of scientists. To help achieve this and address any imbalance in diversity across the Institute, AIBN has established the Gender, Equity and Diversity Commission, to develop and implement initiatives around equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
Commission members
This program is designed for academic women at Level C who are actively pursuing career development within UQ. It provides participants with the opportunity for both personal and professional growth and helps them to clarify and pursue their career goals in an academic environment.
This fellowship is intended to assist women who are within five years of their PhD at an Australian or New Zealand academic or research institution to undertake research in their chosen field. Fellowship funds can be used to purchase scientific equipment, pay for child care costs, conference and travel costs, or any other identified means to support you to continue your research.
This fund supports the retention, development and progression of female researchers within Queensland based universities. The program offers female researchers lecture funding (up to $2,000), to cover the costs of delivering lectures or presentations that highlight your work as a leading Queensland based female researcher.
This scholarship is awarded to high achieving Australian researchers who will contribute to the advancement of women’s leadership in Australia. The scholarship provides funds to undertake postdoctoral research within a participating country (overseas), in any field.AIBN staff and students: Want to know more?
AIBN staff and students who want to learn more about the GEDC's initiatives and available support should visit the AIBN Intranet
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